The American army recently dispatched military and logistical equipment through Iraq to Syria in order to expand its bases in the oil-rich areas. They thwarted four attempts by Russian forces to advance towards the Rumaila oil field in January, Middle East Monitor reported.

The American forces are deployed in 11 military bases and points in areas under Kurdish control including Hasakah, Raqqa and Deir Ez-Zor.

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